May weather forecast
Kandi, Benin

The month of May signifies the onset of the rainy season in Kandi. The change in the atmosphere is unmistakable as the air becomes more humid. The skies carry a higher percentage of cloud cover as compared to previous months, providing a respite from the intense sun. Maximal temperatures start to drop and settle around 40°C (104°F), providing a slight relief after the intense heat of April. Come May, Kandi fully embraces the wet season as the landscape transforms, owing to increased rainfall.

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature is a still blistering 40°C (104°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Kandi's average low-temperature for the month of May denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Kandi, the average relative humidity in May is 45%.

Rainfall

In Kandi, Benin, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of May, in Kandi, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kandi, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.